Wicklow RNLI responded to more than 30 incidents during 2023 as both the all-weather and inshore lifeboats launched to come to the aid of those in difficulty at sea.
Six Wicklow lifeboat volunteers were honoured with meritorious awards from RNLI Chief Executive, Mark Dowie, for their efforts in rescuing three stranded fishermen adrift in a vessel northeast of Wicklow Harbour earlier this year.
Wicklow RNLI Lifeboat volunteer Carol Flahive has received a long service badge in recognition of 20 years dedicated service to the community.
Carol joined Wicklow lifeboat in November 2000 and over the years has been in charge as the Helm on the Inshore lifeboat and crew on the all-weather lifeboat Annie Blaker.
In recent times Carol qualified as a Navigator on the all-weather lifeboat and looks after crew training as Local Training Coordinator at the Station.
Carol has built up a wealth of experience and knowledge during exercises with Wicklow lifeboat, which she has passed on to the new generation of crew.
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